'Overwhelmed' probation officers warn of early prison release crime risk
2 sources·Updated August 12, 2026
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- The Independent·19h agoEarly release scheme puts public at risk of serious crimes, chief probation inspector warns
The 5,000 people expected to be released early under sentencing changes will need to be managed by probation staff
Read at The Independent → - BBC Top Stories·21h ago'Overwhelmed' probation officers warn of early prison release crime risk
England and Wales' probation services are already under "unprecedented pressure" - set to increase with the scheme, the chief inspector said.
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